No, no, no - Putin reared his head and saw a pit bull with lipstick, and shat his pants. Because she was prepared. For... that. And all. So he decided to send his Russian Buses of Doom* to the godless liberals of Canuckada instead of going up against such a formidable personage.

During the trip the team encountered dangerous situations including a large chasm in the ice which initially seemed impossible to cross. As they pondered what to do however the ice suddenly shifted, temporarily bridging the gap. Quickly the men revved the engines and charged across not a moment too soon, as only two minutes later the ice shifted for a second time, re-opening the chasm they had only just crossed.

Obviously, this was Divine intervention and He wanted Russians in North America.